Guidebook for Seattle
Food Scene
Unique drinks for all ages or get it spiked with something "adult". I like the blood orange variety best.
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Rachel’s Ginger Beer
1610 12th AveUnique drinks for all ages or get it spiked with something "adult". I like the blood orange variety best.
Elm Coffee Roasters
240 2nd Ave SLocal coffee roaster, nice owners, cool breezy space.
Craft cocktails, good pizza, eclectic dinner offerings. Semi-sophisticated atmosphere.
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Rocco's
2312 2nd AveCraft cocktails, good pizza, eclectic dinner offerings. Semi-sophisticated atmosphere.
Hole in the wall espresso stand, outside seating in good weather. Best espresso in all of Seattle. If Costas asks: can he make it "special" let him--As good as you can get outside of Rome.
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Monorail Espresso
701 5th AveHole in the wall espresso stand, outside seating in good weather. Best espresso in all of Seattle. If Costas asks: can he make it "special" let him--As good as you can get outside of Rome.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dim, beautiful views, bar, stone fired pizza. Date night at the market.
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Alibi Room
85 Pike StDim, beautiful views, bar, stone fired pizza. Date night at the market.
Drinks and dates. Try the Broccoli appetizer. Yes, really.
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Black Bottle Gastrotavern
2600 1st AveDrinks and dates. Try the Broccoli appetizer. Yes, really.
Shorty's
2316 2nd AveA dive, pin ball, beer, chilli dogs, veg(an) friendly.
Intensely satisfying Mexican food, keeps pace with So. California in caliber. From traditional fare to vegan friendly. Share the mountain of nachos! Personable and friendly staff, open late!
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El Borracho Pike Place Market
1521 1st AveIntensely satisfying Mexican food, keeps pace with So. California in caliber. From traditional fare to vegan friendly. Share the mountain of nachos! Personable and friendly staff, open late!
Sightseeing
Charming, well-kept community garden, tons of flowers, walk through and smell the roses on your way to the waterfront.
Belltown Cottage Park
2512 Elliott AveCharming, well-kept community garden, tons of flowers, walk through and smell the roses on your way to the waterfront.
Wander all the small old shops here early in the day before the crowds and partiers fill it up. Oldest area of Seattle. Lots of galleries and rare book shops.
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Pioneer Square
Wander all the small old shops here early in the day before the crowds and partiers fill it up. Oldest area of Seattle. Lots of galleries and rare book shops.
The waterfront park is cheery, manicured and offers a lot. A small pocket beach if you want a dip in the lake. MOHAI and Center for Wooden Boats here too.
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South Lake Union
The waterfront park is cheery, manicured and offers a lot. A small pocket beach if you want a dip in the lake. MOHAI and Center for Wooden Boats here too.
Everything Else
Boat rentals, classes and workshops, field trips, lectures, museum and opportunities for direct experience on the water. Free admission.
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The Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley StBoat rentals, classes and workshops, field trips, lectures, museum and opportunities for direct experience on the water. Free admission.
WAXON
93 Wall StFast, clean, modestly priced waxing. Keep it tidy!
Rudy's Barbershop
89 Wall StGet yourself cleaned up! Walk-ins only, great products.
Shopping
Singles Going Steady
2219 2nd AveExcellent punk/other records. A Seattle institution.
Sur La Table
90 Central WayPick up a bottle of great Vino Verde.
Handcrafted jewelry, beautiful bags, hats, (mostly woman's apparel), hip stationary. Good gift spot for someone special.
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Moorea Seal
1012 1st AveHandcrafted jewelry, beautiful bags, hats, (mostly woman's apparel), hip stationary. Good gift spot for someone special.
Arts & Culture
Museum of History and Industry, all the logging and rail relics, Great Seattle Fire, music kitsch and more.
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I-Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
860 Terry Ave NMuseum of History and Industry, all the logging and rail relics, Great Seattle Fire, music kitsch and more.
Matinee shows and same day rush tickets are a steal--show up day of show and get in the "rush" line an hour early for deep discounts!
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Pacific Northwest Ballet
301 Mercer StMatinee shows and same day rush tickets are a steal--show up day of show and get in the "rush" line an hour early for deep discounts!
Independent theatre, amazing atmosphere, supports emerging film artists through residency and funding. Excellent snacks!
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Northwest Film Forum
1515 12th AveIndependent theatre, amazing atmosphere, supports emerging film artists through residency and funding. Excellent snacks!